
Marut Drones Surveillance Drone ‘Skyswift 56’ Receives DGCA Type Certification
24 August 2025, Hyderabad: Marut Drones, a company engaged in drone manufacturing and training, has received DGCA type certification for its surveillance drone, the Skyswift 56. The quadcopter-class rotorcraft falls under the small category and is equipped for surveillance, mapping, and training purposes.
The Skyswift 56 supports multiple payload configurations, including an FPV camera, a 24MP mapping camera with PPK support, a 4K surveillance camera, and thermal imaging. The company has positioned it for use in law enforcement, reconnaissance, patrolling, and public safety operations.
Prem Kumar Vislawath, CEO and Co-Founder of Marut Drones, said that the Skyswift 56 has been developed in-house to support tactical surveillance and can be deployed in field operations within two minutes. The drone has a weather-resistant build, is portable, and can achieve speeds up to 15 m/s.
According to industry data, India’s drone market was valued at ₹12 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to ₹54 billion by 2030. The country currently has about 1 lakh drones in use, with the number expected to rise to 1 million by 2027. The sector faces a shortage of trained pilots, and Marut Drones aims to contribute through certified drone operations and pilot training.
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